The 41 Most Nutritious Foods On Earth

June 5, 2014 9:46 PM

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Nutritional guidelines encourage Americans to consume more “powerhouse” fruits and vegetables — those foods that are most strongly associated with reduced risks of chronic disease. But there’s been no clear directive on how exactly “powerhouse” foods should be defined.

Lead author Jennifer Di Noia, a sociologist at William Paterson University who specialises in public health and food choice, came up with a preliminary list of 47 “powerhouse” foods based on consumer guidelines and scientific literature. For example, berries and vegetables in the onion/garlic family...